Julio was excellent and so was Matius the driver. He will customize your trip for you. Great winery Estancia and Valpairiso and Del Mar and beaches beautiful. Gracias Julio!

Julio and his son Matis are a dynamic tourist team. Julio shares all his knowledge while Matis safely drives us to each destinations. They are a top notch operation and very pleasant travel companions!

Matias and Lucas (Julio’s sons) provided us (2 couples) a comprehensive, wonderful experience of Valparaiso and Santiago over 5 days. We knew in advance that we would end up in Valparaiso with a gap of four days before our next cruise. We saw the reviews of Julio Private Tours and engaged with Julio about how he could help us during this time when none of us had ever been to Chile before. He constructed a program that started with picking us up at the port in Valparaiso and ended with dropping us off at the port in San Antonio 5 days later. We were shuttled around in a comfortable van and shown the sights as well as enjoying wonderful experiences at outstanding Chilean wineries. Matias is a tremendously skilled driver and we felt very safe in his hands. Lucas provided all the tour commentary and was constantly making sure our tour was meeting our needs. If you are like us and want an stress-free and very friendly guided tour experience, Julio Private Tours is for you!

We did the tour to Viña del mar and Valparaiso from Santiago. Julio was unwell but we had his sons, Mattias who chauffeured us around, and Lucas as the main guide. We had a wonderful experience seeing the fish market, with Lucas translating as we spoke with the fishermen/women. Amazing array at the wet market with the busy-ness and hubbub associated with a true working market, smells, splashes, fish guts included! It was instructive to see the recycling of offal into the waiting mouths of sealions and gulls. Lunch was a whole lot of fun with Mattias talking and Lucas translating to us about meal traditions. Lots of laughs and animated discussion. Then the walk around Valparaiso…. Lucas and Mattias walked with us showing classical buildings from the golden age of this city to the colourful bohemian neighbourhoods that it is so well known for. In total, it was like a day out with favourite family. We enjoyed it so much we requested another day tour and saw a whole other side of Santiago. But, that is another story! Sorry we didn’t meet you Julio, but your boys really excelled.

This is the tour to take if you really want to see Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar. Julio, our personal guide, was outstanding in every way. He is a very personable individual with a wealth of knowledge and stories to share with you., all in excellent English. He is an outstanding driver with a very comfortable SUV. He will show you sights, up close and personal, that otherwise you would not see. Our lunch at the Restaurant La Concepción might have been the highlight of the tour. The food and view of the harbor were both superb. We highly recommend you take his tour. Both my wife and I absolutely enjoyed our day touring with Julio Peraldi.

Julio was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed our tour of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him. He was very personable and accommodating and his English was very good. We particularly enjoyed our morning visit to the fish market in Valparaiso.

Cannot recommend Julio enough in terms of visiting Valparaiso and Vina del mar. Aside from the depth of knowledge and connections with various locals in Valparaiso and Vina del mar - Julio was able to adapt the tour to the preferences of my sister and I. We didn't send through any details to him prior to the tour. The van was clean and well stocked with water as well as travel sickness bags. Julio is very kind and considerate as well as being super knowledgeable and navigated the steep cobblestoned roads like the seasoned pro he is. For anyone concerned about the impact of the fires in early 2024 - note that the places outlined in the description of tour was not impacted by the fires. I am super glad that I did not cancel as I would have missed out on an amazing day. For the next time I'm back in Chile - I'll definitely be reaching out to Julio.

We had an amazing time with Julio. He planned a wonderful day for us that included a kind and attentive driver and a comfortable, clean van. Julio gave us interesting information and a variety of things to see that gave us a glimpse of the culture, people, architecture and iconic places in Valparaiso and vicinity that we would have not been able to see on our own. Julio was easy to engage with and he aimed to please and suggested a delicious lunch spot that was perfect. I would use Julio again if I returned to Valparaiso and recommend him highly!

I cannot imagine a better way to see Valparaiso in a day than with Julio and his son/driver Lucas. My husband & I had a spectacular day learning about the sights, people and customs of this fascinating, historical city. We also enjoyed the time we spent on the beautiful coast--seeing sea lions play--as well as in the public gardens. We highly recommend Julio for his warmth, knowledge and good company. His son was an excellent/safe driver of their clean and comfortable car.

This was a great, comprehensive tour of Valparaiso. Julio was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Julio had great recommendations for lunch as well as “must” stops. He knew the best views and best locations for photographs. He spaced out the tour well between being the in the car and walking around Valparaiso. We would highly recommend this tour. He even introduced us to conger eel - which I tried at lunch and it was delicious. Lastly, he is very humble as he didn’t tell us until the end that he was featured on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern - Chile episode.

Julio was a great guide, very informative but relaxed so he could accomodate your special interests. We were very safely driven from Santiago to Valparaiso and back. We went to the fish market (which was an amazing sight), toured the streets, walked around the houses and took in a lot of the scenery and street art. A couple of fun trips on the funicular and a very good recommendation for lunch. We chose to visit a winery on the way home which was a real treat. NO PROBLEMS from the recent bushfires though we saw some of the burnt areas.

Wow! What an amazing experience. I almost canceled my tour due to the wildfires in the region. When I reached out to Julio, he assured me everything was safe and enjoyable. I’m glad I took his advice! I had an incredible experience. The fish market, funicular, and Rojo Galería were some of my favorites. Julio seemed to know everyone as we walked around the town, which made everything so personable. I am so glad I chose Julio Private Tours, and I highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Julio for making my trip Chile unforgettable.

Our experience with Julio was fantastic. Julio took us through the charming streets of Valparaiso, while he told us stories about the places we passed through. He invited us to a coffee and pastry in a cozy place in Villa del Mar, where we chatted very animatedly. Julio is a very knowledgeable and talkative person. The visit to the seafood market was also very interesting and enriching. Walking with Julio through the alleys and streets of Valpariso turned out to be like walking with a friend. Thank you Julio for such a memorable experience.

Julio was an excellent guide! We spent an entire day together and he filled that day with incredibly interesting sights and experiences. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with much detail, both historical and contemporary. He was mindful of our concerns and desires for the day and never rushed us. Julio wanted to make sure we enjoyed our tour. He was an excellent driver! Most importantly, he is very personable and engaging. We have had tour guides on many continents and far and away Julio is one of the best.

Julio was an outstanding guide for our day in Valparaiso. He took us to interesting places and provided a great deal of historical and contemporary detail about what we were seeing. We have had tour guides on multiple continents and found this tour ranked among the very best. Julio was so generous with his time and energy and kept our needs in mind. There was a lot of driving and his driving was excellent. Cannot rate this day highly enough. Thank you Julio.

Julio and Lucas were such excellent guides! We had the best time ever, and it felt as if we had all been friends for years. Not only do they bring you to the absolute best places, but they show you the hidden gems, tell stories, and really let you leave the tour with so much more than any other typical tour. I couldn’t recommend them enough, and can’t wait to see them again one day. Thank you Julio Private Tours!

Julio and his son were amazing! We felt safe the entire time with them during the 9+hr private tour. Highly recommend!

Happy we chose JulioPrivateTours for our Valparaiso tour. It was a bonus to have his eldest son Matias driving while Julio narrated so we could jump out at a crowded fish market and be picked up on the other side. Julio was punctual and the car was clean, spacious and secure from our Santiago hotel pick up & then the 75 minute drive to Valparaiso. Julio’s pre tour communication was second to none! He helped us choose an amazing lunch Restaurant Concepcion on Cerro Concepcion with a killer view! We’d recommend this tour and Julio! Gracias 🙏

Julio hosted the perfect day for my husband and me, explaining history, architecture, local culture and unique aspects of Valparaiso, starting at the vibrant fish market and continuing in the winding lanes of the hillside . We appreciated Julio’s intelligent explanations and observations and attention to our interests and needs. The Casablanca region winery visit at the end of the day was fascinating.

Julio is an excellent tour guide,very flexible and adjusts as per the client request and very accommodating.He gave us an overview history of the city .Totally recommended and best wishes to Julio